My assumption is that when the U.S. port is complete will go there instead of Ashdod (which short term is odd but long term could be a new port for the PA into and out of Gaza so has long term value)
Feb 1 • 10 tweets • 2 min read
I’m just digging into this but first reaction - holy shit - this is a gigantic stick - all depends who the admin designates but i would assume an future admin (at least dem) would take this forward - I’ll get into details as I go through them
This is a weapon of mass destruction in the sanctions world and the targeting is extremely broad in who the Sec of State and Treasury have authorities to hit - and by large I mean gigantic. Reports says they will start with a scalpel
May 30, 2021 • 6 tweets • 3 min read
How did Hamas Rearm? Was it all stealing aid? The answer is no. haaretz.com/opinion/.premi… my latest in Haaretz
The reality is that since 2018 Hamas has had both unaccountable cash from Qatar and their own commercial corridor in Egypt to get what ever they want but thanks to @NeriZilber on his original research haaretz.com/opinion/.premi…
May 23, 2021 • 7 tweets • 2 min read
As US and seemingly Israel now pivots back to strengthening PA reminder that since 09 Israeli gov policy (supported by Congressional action) has been the opposite which is why there is little left to work with.
If you wonder where did the cash come from for Hamas to have such an arsenal - more then diverted AID - the tens of millions in suitcases full of cash that was delivered into the strip might be the culprit
Apr 7, 2021 • 15 tweets • 3 min read
Today the Administration restarted various lines of assistance to the Palestinian People. There is a lot of confusion even amongst those who follow this closely of what this was, and what laws they follow. state.gov/the-united-sta…
Easiest way to break this up is into four buckets. 1) COVID heal through humanitarian assistance (IDA) 2) Economic Support Funds (ESF), the traditional bilateral assistance programs 3) Security assistance (INCLE) 4) UNRWA from Migration and Refugee Assistance programs (MRA)
Jul 24, 2020 • 7 tweets • 3 min read
1/ Today - all being well - the Middle East Partnership Act of 2020 will pass the House - it provides a quarter of a billion over five years to grassroots peace building efforts and economic development for a bottom up approach to Israel Palestine.
2/ @NitaLowey and @JeffFortenberry have been tireless champions of this fund and have stuck with it despite the highs and lows over the years. Before @nitalowey it was Joe Crowley. It is a result of over a decade of advocacy and painstaking coalition building
Jan 27, 2020 • 9 tweets • 2 min read
1) Now that the ‘Deal of the Century’ (yuck, will be referred to as the plan) is upon us a note to everyone. The CONTEXT is more important than the CONTENT. Tomorrow the Knesset votes on the process of Bibi immunity (which he will lose). Tomorrow is also release day.
2) Tomorrow the impeachment of President Trump will continue. Tomorrow is release day. Bibi is fighting to change the narrative from immunity, after failing to form government twice, to opportunity under him.
Jun 23, 2019 • 19 tweets • 5 min read
1. Finally read through the big Economic part of the ‘Peace Plan’ now Shabbat is out and it is so galling on so many levels. Here is epic thread split into four sections of critic: First PRESENTATION.
2. As some have already remarked the glossy brochure is full of curious pictures. They all come from USAID videos you can find here that were made around two years ago to promote the very programs this Admin has cut off usaid.gov/west-bank-and-…
